Michael Lee Robinson, 70, of South Whitley, died peacefully at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, where he was admitted on December 30th.

Born on September 3, 1951, in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son of the late Lee G. and Mildred F. (Webb) Robinson. He grew up in Wabash and graduated from Wabash High School in 1969.

Joining Conrail railroad in 1980, he worked as a track foreman until 1991, when a work-related injury left him partially disabled. For the next many years, he worked as a farmhand with area farmers.

In his younger years, he participated in the bowling leagues and enjoyed taking his kids' bowling. Kind and friendly to his neighbors, he liked to socialize with them whenever possible.

Surviving is a daughter, Kelli Ann (Justin) McCurdy, and son Josh J. (Leslee) Robinson both of Columbia City; grandchildren, Taelor & Brycen Robinson and Gavin McCurdy; step-grandchildren Hannah Weber, Zavier, and Hartleigh Derbeck.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by a son Cory Robinson and a sister Patricia Kaufman.

Michael's wishes are to have no services. Burial will take place at a later date at Falls Avenue Cemetery in Wabash.